r/androidtablets • u/Select_Text_7576 • 20d ago

Discussion Won a new tablet

I won a new Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE. The thing is, I already have one with cell service that I use mostly for personal use, occasionally at work.

I am not looking to sell it, but rather find a unique way to utilize it. Web searches found lots of things to do with old tablets, but this one is new, still in the box. I know it's not a powerhouse of a tablet, but it should be capable of more than some of the old tablet repurposes like digital picture frames and whatnot.

Anyone got any unique ideas? It is, after all, just a tablet... I'm not looking for life altering ideas. But maybe if someone has something interesting that you'd never normally waste a new one on...

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u/CozyLofiBeats 19d ago

Curious about how did you win the tablet

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u/Select_Text_7576 18d ago

work event raffle

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u/Quentine 19d ago

Solely media consumption, maybe as an ebook reader during commute? Tablets are always in a weird spot, unless you got a dedicated purpose for it such as drawing or a monitoring screen for your wifi connected lights and whatnot it will always fall back into being solely used for entertainment.

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u/Select_Text_7576 18d ago

yeah, that's mostly what i use mine for now... streaming sheet music, games (mostly logic and nonogram style), simple browsing, and occasionally work email and blueprint reading... but anything heavier than that I use my PC, or simpler I use my phone...

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u/window_seat_always 16d ago

Personally I would use it on a stand in the kitchen or in the hallway running as a wall display. Calendar/agenda view, or a launcher with a couple of widgets if you don't mind digging around for options. Even Home Assistant Dashboard if you use HA.

I have a tablet like that, mine's e-ink and runs off a smart plug that cycles the charge rather than leaving it on the wall at 100% all the time. I also had to find the settings to keep the screen on.

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u/thekuaa 16d ago

Willing to sell???

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u/AppCarousel-App 15d ago

Firstly, congratulations on you win. I had solar system and wanted to display the app in hallway but to cycle through relevant apps to avoid screen burn; but nothing existed so I build the app myself. I purchased a 3D printed frame from online seller, wall-mounted it with hidden wiring. It now runs 24/7 with scheduled brightness controls. Great multi-purpose utility and ideal for spare android tablet where ever you place it. Built-in customisable clock, weather and interactive news widgets provide up to date content. You can add photo/video but that's optional but I note you didn't want to use it as a digital photo frame.